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5 DEC - 12 DEC 2019
Mercure Yangon
A GUIDE TO The Secretariat
Kaba Aye Last Christmas
Weekly Guide
Friday 6th December
TheFirst Friday - Edition #8 Their December ‘First Friday’ wine tasting event is back. 5 glasses of wine for 18,000 MMK to begin the festive season with a bang with delicious sweet and savoury Xmas themed crepes from Othentic. Spin the lucky wheel and receive up to 50% discount on all purchases! Join the Loyalty Member Scheme for free and enjoy a 10% ongoing discount. The only way to jump start your weekend and a new month! ? The Warehouse Myanmar | 150 Dhammazedi Road, Bahan Township, Yangon | P 6:30 pm - 10 pm|
PanoramaYangon | Funky Disco with DJ HHA Celebrate your TGIF with the weekly Disco event throughout the season. Get your dancing shoes ready because you gonna explore the feeling of dancing under the disco lights on Yangon’s 360’ view Rooftop Bar. Free entry. ? SAtlas Rooftop Bar & Lounge | 84, Pan Hlaing Road, Yangon, P 10 pm - 12 am
Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony Join the Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony as they light up the spirit of the festive season on the 6th of December. Let’s listen together to the Christmas Carols by the lovely Choir from St. Mary’s Home. Complimentary photos with Santa Claus and refreshments will be served. ? Rose Garden Hotel - No.171, Upper Pansodan St, Near Kandawgyi
Lake, Mingalar Taung Nyunt Tsp | P 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
No Diggity The 90s called and they want their music back. Instead, their DJ is letting 90s R&B and hip hop music flow through The Penthouse so you can dance like the 90s never ended. ? The Penthouse - No.271-273, Bargayar Road, Park side one building 8th floor, Sanchaung Tsp | P From 7 pm |
Weekend With Shanghai Most Wanted Crystal Q SafeHouse brings Shanghai’s most wanted lady Dj Crystal Q to Yangon this weekend. She is one of the top underground lady Djs of China, also a founder of Basement Lab and Resident Dj of Shanghai’s finest underground club ASL. Don’t miss it because you will never know what will happen at Safehouse with Crystal Q. ? Safe House - Sedona hotel, No.1, Industrial Rd, Yankin Tsp | P From 9:30 pm |
7th & 8th December
Weekend Acoustic High Tea at Lobby Lounge Take a midday break and indulge yourself with the three-tier medley of sweet delicacies and savory finger foods while enjoying the acoustic music with Guitarist Charlie at US$ 19 net per set. ? Chatrium Hotel Royal Lake Yangon | No 40 Natmauk Road, Tamwe Township, Yangon, |P 1 pm - 5 pm|
Saturday 7th December
808 People of Myanmar The 4th Episode of “808 Festival Yangon” will be held on 7th December 2019. This time raver will get to rave alone with Skrillex, Perto, Snakehips, Softest Hard, Sunnery James and Ryan Marciano. ? Thuwunnabhumi Event Park | Thanthumar Road, Between Shwe Ing-
yin Housing & Chanthar Gon Yaung Housing., Yangon, P 3 pm - 12 pm | Dive In Pool Party Let’s go back to the pool and drown the blues away with great music, delicious food and unlimited booze this December. Enjoy free flow whiskey, wine and beer, BBQ Buffet and performance of DJ Ana Red & DJ JB of Pioneer & Crush. Ticket Price is 40,000 MMK per person and 350,000 MMK (Inclusive of 6 tickets, one (1) bottle of Absolut Vodka, one (1) bottle of Chivas Regal 12 Years Whiskey).
? Grand Mercure Yangon Golden Empire - Corner of Myittar & Tha Khin Phoe Hla Gyi Road, South Okkalapa Tsp | P 5pm - 10 pm|
Q&A with Uncle Serge A rare opportunity for the audience to ask questions and get real life and business insights from Uncle Serge, Chairman of FMI, YSH and SPA group. Aimed for the new generation of Myanmar entrepreneurs and those who are embarking on their business and professional careers. Event is free to attend. Places are limited and will be on a first code basics. ? Meliá Yangon - No.192, Kaba Aye Pagoda Rd, Bahan Tsp | P 4 pm - 6 pm|
Sunday 8th December
Caribbean Style Sunday Sunset Party at SEEDS Free flow Caribbean cocktails with free flow canapes for 2 hours with DJ by Ana. Presenting cocktail in cooperation with Monin. Come, enjoy, chill and relax at SEEDS. ? SEEDS Restaurant & Lounge - No.63/A, U Tun Nyein St, Ward 10, MayangoneTsp | P 5 pm - 7 pm |
AfterBrunch at Atlas Aperol Spritz or enjoy free flow promotion on Heineken, Bawdar Beers, House wines and soft drinks while DJ’s taking over the stage and make you lose yourself in the sounds of great music. ? Atlas Rooftop Bar & Lounge | 84, Pan Hlaing Road, Yangon, P 6pm - 9pm |
Rizzoli Sunday Tango Unleash your body and dance the night away at our fun and exciting Sunday Tango in Y-town. ? Chatrium Hotel Royal Lake Yangon - No.40, Natmauk Road, Tamwe Tsp | P 8 pm - 11:30 pm |
Monday 9th
Basic Chinese Speaking Class - Charity NThis is the charity class of Chinese Speaking Class to whom
are eager to learn. This is after office hour class and the class is on Mondays and Wednesdays at 6:00pm to 7:30pm for about 3 months. You have to attend at A May Suu’s Htein Htein Thar Language and Technology Charity Centre (NLD Education Network - Lanmadaw) ? Than Learning Centre - No.810, Mahabandoola St, Lanmadaw Tsp | P 6 pm - 7:30 pm |
Science of Origami Exhibition Opening and Lecture Talk Prof. Jun Mitani, a Japanese cultural envoy and a professor from the University of Tsukuba will give the lecture talk about “Science of Origami”. He will share his insights on how he combined the ideas of Origami art and Science. Talk will be in Japanese and Burmese with consecutive interpretation. After the talk, there will be a reception. ? The Japan Foundation - No.70, Natmauk Lane (1), Bahan Tsp |
P 6 pm - 8 pm |
Tuesday 10th Business Confidence Survey 2019 Results & Business Guides Launch Join the presentation of EuroCham’s Business Confidence Survey 2019 results on Tuesday 10th December, 08:00 AM in Novotel Yangon Max. The EuroCham Business Confidence Survey is one of the key references for current and prospective investors and international press assessing Myanmar’s business climate as perceived by European companies. ? Novotel Yangon Max - No.459, Pyay Rd, Kamayut Tsp |
P 8 am - 10:30 am | Connect@breakfast Banking Sector For the first connect@Breakfast on Banking sector, we have the pleasure to have the following speakers: Mr. Chee Seng Liew, Advisor at CB Bank will discuss the product capabilities of banks in Myanmar and how to optimize service levels from the banks. Mr. Dominic Notario, CEO of MOB, will talk about systematic risks in the banking sector and what foreign organisations can do to help Myanmar mitigate these risks. Mr. Nishant Choudhary, Deputy Managing Director and Head of Banking & Finance Practice at DFDL Myanmar, will present general lending and the issues faced by the banks. ? Meliá Yangon - No.192, Kaba Aye Pagoda Rd, Bahan Tsp | P 8:30 am - 10:30 am|
10th & 12th December Yangon Walking tours - Join Walks Enjoy a guided tour of Yangon with our knowledgeable and friendly guides. We focus primarily on the colonial era including its history, culture, architecture but also include Ancient and contemporary Myanmar, its culture, customs and setting up until the present day. ? Yangon Walks | Mahar Bandula Garden, Kyauktada Tsp, Yangon,
|P 9 am - 11:30 am|
Wednesday 11th
AMCHAM End-of-Year Holiday Networking JJoin for one last event of the year to celebrate joint accomplishments of 2019 and ring in the festive season. Cost: USD 10 (16,000 MMK) per member; USD 25 (40,000 MMK) per non-member (Fee includes 3 canapes and free flow of wine, beer and soft drinks) ? Pan Pacific Yangon - Corner of Bogyoke Aung San Rd and Shwedagon
Pagoda Rd | P 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm |
Environment Talk - The Earth Hour by WWF Myanmar Ms. May Moe Wah, Partnerships Director at WWF-Myanmar will be introducing Earth Hour 2020. Started by WWF as a symbolic lights out event in Sydney, Earth Hour has now become the largest grassroots movement for the environment. As 2020 is a “super year”, we want to highlight and celebrate the diversity of life on Earth through various initiatives and an Earth Hour event here in Yangon. You have a role to play in creating a sustainable future for Myanmar. Together with WWF you can participate in our initiatives. ? British Club - No.46, Gyo Byu Rd, Dagon Tsp | P 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm |
Promotion of the Week Burbrit’s Festive Season Promotion Let’s enjoy those winter evenings with Burbrit! Burbrit is providing one free per 3 cups on all the restaurants and bars that Burbrit can be available. Don’t forget to grab hold off this chance for the winter, Cheers!! ? Burbrit Brewery - No.16/D, North Dagon Industrial Zone, 34 Quarter Extension | P All day |
Reservations for Christmas Eve celebration in The Strand On 24th December, celebrate Christmas Eve at The Strand Café with a special four-course menu including a welcome glass of Veuve Clicquot Champagne priced at USD 49 per person, plus tax and service. Meanwhile at the Strand Restaurant, Chef de Cuisine Xavier Fauvel and his team have curated a six-course Christmas Eve dinner menu that includes a welcome glass of Veuve Clicquot Champagne priced at USD 98 per person, plus tax and service. The menu is inspired by French and international gastronomy, featuring fresh produce from Myanmar. For reservations or more information, contact 01 8 243377. ? Strand hotel - No.92, Strand Rd, Kyauktada Tsp | P6:30 pm - 10 pm |
Reservations for Christmas Eve celebration at The Strand On 24th December, celebrate Christmas Eve at The Strand Café with a special four-course menu including a welcome glass of Veuve Clicquot Champagne priced at USD 49 per person, plus tax and service. Meanwhile at the Strand Restaurant, Chef de Cuisine Xavier Fauvel and his team have curated a six-course Christmas Eve dinner menu that includes a welcome glass of Veuve Clicquot Champagne priced at USD 98 per person, plus tax and service. The menu is inspired by French and international gastronomy, featuring fresh produce from Myanmar. For reservations or more information, contact 01 8 243377. ? Strand hotel - No.92, Strand Rd, Kyauktada Tsp | P6:30 pm - 10 pm |
Go Lobsters with Babett Looking forward to all the Christmas and New Year’s Eve celebrations? From sea-to-table, Babett is dishing up delicious Canadian lobster dishes perfect for this occasion. Highlights include Lobster Caesar Salad, Lobster Gnocchi, Lobster Risotto, Grilled Half/Whole Lobster, Lobster Thermidor and more starting from 18,000 MMK! Reservations are highly recommended and call +95 1 243 639 to reserve. ? Babett Yangon - No.5, Alan Pya Pagoda Rd, Dagon Tsp | P 7 am - 12 am |
Enjoy your meal, Enjoy your time The Heaven Bistro is a unique place for those who would like to enjoy a variety of food & drink in a cozy atmosphere. The nightscape of the Heaven Bistro is filled with Special Promotions. One who has a taste Beer Tower, will be served delicious Bite Platter with FOC for each and every Myanmar Beer Tower. There will also be a 20% discount for all types of cocktails & mocktails. For those who prefer Food, there will be a 10% discount for all menu items. ? Heaven Bistro - No.4, Ground floor, Room (I,J) Wingabar Rd, Bahan Tsp | P 11 am - 10 pm |
Wednesday Ladies Night at Ember Ladies, don’t miss your chance to catch Lady Night promotion at Ember Japanese restaurant. For every lady, there is a 15% off for Champagne (Freixenet Rose & Brut) in every WEDNESDAY night. Gents are also welcome who come together with ladies. ? Ember Restaurant - Corner of Kabar Aye Pagoda Rd and Kan Bae Rd, Yankin Tsp | P 6 pm - 10 pm |
Your Christmas with the Strand! On Christmas Day, a festive brunch will be served at The Strand Café. This brunch buffet includes dishes such as foie gras, housesmoked salmon, oyster, ceviche, salmon gravlax, salt-crusted barramundi, roasted turkey, roasted leg of lamb with thyme, roast Australian beef, assorted vegetables, and dessert favourites such as Christmas Yule log and fruit tart. The Strand Café’s Christmas Day brunch is priced at USD 49 per person, plus tax and service, and includes a welcome glass of Veuve Clicquot Champagne. For reservations or more information, contact 01 8 243377. ? Strand Cafe - No.92, Strand Rd, Kyauktada Tsp |
| P 11 am - 2:30 pm |
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GUIDE
A GUIDE TO The Secretariat Do you know that The Secretariat has opened to the public from 9 am to 5 pm every day from December. Tours and shopping souvenirs were the only options before, then they have bidden the franchised restaurants to this historical building to make it alive as one of the landmarks of Yangon. This article will guide you through Yangon’s most iconic historic building.
Guided tours
During the colonial era, the British government assigned Henry HoyneFox, executive engineer at the government’s public works to design a sprawling new Victorian-style complex on 16 acres in the heart of Yangon. Design and construction of the complex began in 1889. The central building was completed in 1902, and the eastern and western wings in 1905. The place is where eight pre-independence political leaders, including General Aung San, and a bodyguard were gunned down on 19 July 1947. You can learn more about the building’s historical and architectural importance through guided tours. The tours are available every hour starting at 9:30 am and the final tour will depart at 4:30 pm. The prices are US$10 (Ks 15,000) per adult and $5 (Ks 8,000)/child for foreigners and Ks 3,000/adult and Ks 1,000/child for locals. The Ks 3,000 camera fee is inclusive. The tour begins at the East Wing located on the Theinbyu Road and lasts for 45 minutes and is available only in English. It’s advised to call in advance if you’re planning to visit during public holidays. Both locals and expats can have a free, limited access to the building. If you want to roam beyond the free zone, the charges are Ks 3,000 for locals and $10 for foreigners. Contact: (95) 9 427 273 018, (95) 1 839 8420 Email: rsv.asiatoursmyr@gmail.com
Shopping
The Secretariat Souvenir Shop offers bags, hats and garments. You can also find name card holders and thumb drives made of wood and engraved with the building’s image. Bags made by Vestige Myanmar are on one shelf; teak chopstick holders are on another. The shop is located on the opposite side of Tom N Toms Café and opens during the building’s operating hours. For jewellery shopping, AA NAN offers jade and ember wears. If you’re thinking about fancy gifts for Christmas, there are paintings and artificial flowers made of jade pieces. The shop is open from 9 am to 5 pm and you can reach through Tom N Toms. Right next to it is ARTISAN where you can find premium items like silk scarves and Havaianas flip flops. From handbags to pillow cases, the designs are influenced by Myanmar traditional arts and patterns. There is also a small collection of lacquerware. It opens from 9 am to 6 pm and closes on Monday.
Food & Drinks
If you’d enter the building from the gate on the Anawrahta Road, you will find:
KFC The US fried chicken chain is one of the most thriving foreign franchises in Yangon with shops scattered from the Yangon International Airport to the 76 miles on the Yangon-Mandalay highway. Their latest shop at The Secretariat is open from 9 am to 10 pm.
Krispy Kreme The dessert and cafeteria is beside KFC. Satisfy your sugar cravings with their limited holiday special doughnut, Christmas Tree! The opening hours are from 8 am to 10 pm. If you come from the Theinbyu gate, you will reach the East Wing of the complex to find Tom N Toms Café. This is where you can take instagrammable photos with the staircase and the roof. Be warned that if you bring professional DSLR cameras, you will be charged Ks 3,000. The café operates from 8:30 am to 5 pm.
Arts & Events
The Asia Art Connect exhibition is open to the public on the first floor of the East Wing from 9 am to 5 pm. Experience the paintings of Myanmar’s scenery and colourful ethnic people. Events take place occasionally and at the time of writing this article, the Pursuing Arts in Research Festival is happening from 30 Nov to 3 Dec. Follow its Facebook page @ thesecretariatyangon or check the website thesecretariatyangon.com for more info. Address: Theinbyu Road (middle block), Botahtaung Township, Yangon Email: info@thesecretariat.com Phone: 09 45688 3044 Hours: 9 am – 5 pm
Dining
Mercure Yangon Kaba Aye launches low-priced menu It’s time to forget the old notion of dining at the hotels is an expensive eatcation. Mercure Yangon Kaba Aye has introduced a new menu at affordable prices starting from this December. Myanmore had a chance to taste highlights of the new menu presented by the executive chef of MiCasa Restaurant & Bar before it was made to the public. The menu is influenced by western cuisine, with a twist of Southeast Asia dishes, and has a dedicated breakfast section. The prices range from US$5 to $20. Among the western section, the grilled lamb rack with traditional French ratatouille and mash potato outshines with its exclusive taste. At $16, you can enjoy the succulent ribs with mash potato and vegetables. If you love beef, the Australian beef tenderloin with broccoli mousseline ($18) is the best option here. The beef goes melt-in-the-mouth-well with velvety broccoli puree. Cherry tomato confits are there to ease the cloying aftertaste. My favourite is the Myanmar-style pomelo salad with grilled prawns ($7). This sweetand-sour salad is quite refreshing. The bell peppers and citrus dressing make a great pair with mildly grilled river prawns. If you prefer fish for the appetiser, try smoked salmon platter with various herbs ($10) or savoury fish cake on lemongrass sticks ($6). If you feel like a fuss-free to fill your belly for a lunch, Singapore Laksa ($10) and Indonesia Nasi Goreng served with chicken satay, prawn and crackers ($11) are legit. The dessert section aims to satisfy people with different tastes. If you like fancy European pastries, there are Banoffee, Tiramisu and molten chocolate cake with vanilla ice-cream all priced at $5. Go for Semolina cake and banana pudding if you prefer Myanmar snacks. Ice-cream are available in the scoops along with seasonal fruits.
Address: 17 Kaba Aye Pagoda Road, Yankin Township, Yangon, Myanmar Tel: 09 51650933 , Email: HA3N7-GR@accor.com
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IN CINEMA
Now showing in Yangon cinemas from 5th to 12th December 2019
Last Christmas
Frozen 2
Kate Harrumphs around London, a bundle of bad decisions accompanied by the jangle of bells on her shoes, another irritation consequence from her job as an elf in a year-round Christmas shop. Tom seems too good to be true when he walks into her life and starts to see through so many of Kate’s barriers. As London transforms into the most wonderful time of the year, nothing should work for these two. But sometimes, you gotta let the snow fall where it may, you gotta listen to your heart and you gotta have faith.
American computer-animated musical fantasy film and it is the sequel to the 2013 film Frozen. Anna, Elsa, Kristoff, Olaf and Sven leave Arendelle to travel to an ancient, autumn-bound forest of an enchanted land. They set out to find the origin of Elsa’s powers in order to save their kingdom.
JCGV (Junction City, Junction Square, St.John City Mall, Junction Mawtin, Kantharyar)
Tin String Burmese Horror Movie directed by Arkar with stars : Phyo Ngwe Soe, Eaindra Kyaw Zin, Ye Naung, Shwe Eain Si and Aung Ye Htwe. JCGV (Junction Kantharyar)
City,
Junction
Square,
JCGV (Junction City, Junction Square, St.John City Mall, Kantharyar)
Midnight Burmese Horror Movie directed by Aung Myat with stars : Sai Wunna Aung, Aung Ye Htike, Kyek Pha, Thein Linn Soe, Thinzar Wint Kyaw, Nang Khin Zayar an Soe Myat Thuzar. JCGV (Junction City, Junction Square, St.John City Mall, Junction Mawtin, Kantharyar)
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Artist: Dawei Lay. Image courtesy of Nawaday Tharlar Gallery. www.nawadaytharlar.com